College Headlines

Skinny girls need love too 17

Spokesman, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD

1 hour ago by Kelene Blake

We have all heard the argument: the media give us images of thin women as beautiful and everyone, therefore, strives to be thin. We've heard this so much that we nod our heads and agree wholeheartedly without thinking about whether this old argument holds true for our current society.

Bacterial antibiotic resistance genes discovered 2

News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

4 hours ago by Aleena Lakhanpal

Some bacteria, such as those that cause Staph and MRSA infections, are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics.

Core Curriculum at Hopkins: The Affirmative 2

News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

17 hours ago by Chief Editors

As college students that will (hopefully) graduate from an elite university, we should be well versed in all academic disciplines, and not only limited to our specific major. As of now, we are failing pretty hard.

Community interest group in East Baltimore to disband 2

News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

1 day ago by Peter Sicher

The Save Middle East Action Committee (SMEAC) has announced it will be disbanding after nearly a decade of working to represent the voices of residents during neighborhood redevelopment.

Mineral supplements reduce child mortality 2

News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

1 day ago by Barbara Ha

Hopkins researchers found a 31 percent reduction in childhood mortality due to maternal supplementation with iron and folic acid supplements, in a setting where maternal iron deficiency and anemia are prevalent.

Lecture probes debate about differences between the law and ethical responsiblity 2

The Greyhound, Loyola College, Baltimore, MD

1 day ago by Jacqueline Lovdahl

Students and lawyers alike have struggled with the enduring issues between the law and ethical responsibilities based on their own beliefs. Samuel Levine, professor of law at Pepperdine University, addressed Loyola students last Monday about this ongoing debate between the spirit of the law and the letter of the law with regards to the work of lawyers.

Fincher and company talk "Social Network" 1

News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

1 hour ago by Kimber Wiegand

Lights! Camera! ... Harvard? Director David Fincher and his film crew have transformed Homewood for "The Social Network."

Swim teams take on Franklin & Marsall 1

News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

22 hours ago by Shant Keskinyan

The men's team won nine of the first 12 events and ended up winning the meet 156-101, while the women's team won seven of the 14 events on their way to a 148-114 win.

Fraternities seek return of sophomore exemptions 1

News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

23 hours ago by Chief Editors

Several fraternities at Hopkins are moving closer to presenting a formal proposal that they hope will spur University administrators to overturn the revocation of the sophomore housing exemption.

"Wild Things" shows beastly side of childhood 1

News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

23 hours ago by Greg Sgammato

The film is powerful because it recognizes that being a child is not only different, but, at times, utterly terrifying. For them, the world can seem foreign, strange - even wild.

Egyptian pizza offers a tasty off-campus experience 1

News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

23 hours ago by Greg Rossman

You may find yourself sitting on a hard-cushioned chair and staring via mirror-lined walls at dimly lit Egyptian ruins (molded plaster pillars and randomly placed red brick). Some find this appealing; most likely, you will simply forget your surroundings after a few minutes of acclimation.

While you were watching MLB, NFL and NHL, the NBA began 1

News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

23 hours ago by Eric Goodman

While you were off crying into your Phillies jersey, the NBA started playing. Here's the highlights of this season's play thus far.

When choosing a classic coat, mother knows best 1

News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

23 hours ago by Siavash Raigani

The collar of the pea coat is designed to be flipped up to protect you (and sailors) from the wind and rain that you so often encounter on your morning walk to class.

This is unlike the collar on your polo shirt, the popping of which serves no purpose other than to make you look like a tool.

Gumprecht gallops her way into winners circle 1

News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

1 day ago by Mary Doman

Sophomore Maxi Gumprecht resembles our other Athletes of the Week in many ways. She trains hard, works on her form and listens to gangster rap before a tournament. She's competitive, driven and doesn't lose too often. What makes Gumprecht different? She does all of this on a horse.

Nutrition in FFC an ongoing concern 1

News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

1 day ago by Florence Lau

As one of the most popular dining facilities on campus for freshmen, the Fresh Food Cafe has in recent years been working on trying to make its food healthier for students.

Football thrashes Juniata 58-7 1

News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

1 day ago by Brett Schwartz

The Blue Jays dominated the Juniata Eagles 58-7. Hopkins controlled every aspect of the game, while setting several school records.

Running wild at Championships 1

Mountain Echo, Mount Saint Mary's College, Emmitsburg, MD

1 day ago by

Mount forced to shut down coal plant 1

Mountain Echo, Mount Saint Mary's College, Emmitsburg, MD

1 day ago by Jacob Yohn

Recent communication with the Maryland Department of the Environment has brought new light to issues covered in the Oct. 28 issue of the Echo titled "No more smokey mountain!"

According to an e-mail sent by Deputy Direct of Communications at the MDE Jay Apperson, The Mount received six notices of violation in accordance to Maryland's visible emissions regulations between July 2008 and March 2009.

Changes are a cookin' 1

Mountain Echo, Mount Saint Mary's College, Emmitsburg, MD

1 day ago by Caitlyn Ahern

If you've gone to the Mount Café recently in hopes of getting a quick bite to eat in between meetings or study sessions, you may have been met with dismay. The long lines at the Café have been a topic brought up at the Student Government Association meetings over the past few weeks.

Sellinger School announces new leadership oriented MBA program 1

The Greyhound, Loyola College, Baltimore, MD

1 day ago by Jocelyn Murray

After planning and developing ideas for the last several years, Loyola University's Sellinger School of Business and Management has announced its brand new Emerging Leaders Masters in Business Administration graduate program, the first of its kind in the Baltimore area, to begin fall 2010.

Women's Soccer One Win Away From NCAA Tournament 1

The Greyhound, Loyola College, Baltimore, MD

1 day ago by Rich Conforti

By Rich Conforti

Assistant Sports Editor

In a weekend that was full of individual accolades for the Greyhounds, they now stand just one win away from a MAAC championship, a team goal that was set prior to the season. A 3-1 comeback win against fifth seeded Canisius put the Hounds in their third straight MAAC championship game.

Play for the love of the game 1

The Greyhound, Loyola College, Baltimore, MD

1 day ago by Kyle Anderson

By Kyle Anderson

Staff Writer

This past week former tennis superstar Andre Agassi announced the release of his autobiography titled "Open: An Autobiography," in which he reveals many surprises about his past. Topping the list of shockers is his admission of lying to the ATP tour after testing positive for crystal meth in 1997.

SGA discusses smoking restrictions 1

News-Letter, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

1 day ago by Chief Editors

SGA questioned the validity of smoking statistics and signatures brought to them by Hopkins Kicks Butts, a student group hoping to get smoking banned on campus.